WINTER WINERIES

WINTER WINERIES

The tiny town of Monroe, NC is close to Charlotte and has three wineries. Somehow, we have overlooked this rural hamlet, but a cool and sunny Sunday in late November sounded like the perfect time to visit. We’ll have to go back to Monroe to visit that third...
GREAT SMOKEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

GREAT SMOKEY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

My birthday fell on Wednesday this year and Karen arranged a day off to spend with me hiking nearby Crowders Mountain Peak. The weatherman called for a deluge and Mother Nature delivered. Karen went to work, we cancelled the hike and enjoyed a great dinner at Zinicola...